Multiple-stereotype-plate-casting machine.



H1 A. W. WOOD.

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HENRY A. wrsE woon, oE NEW Yoan, N'. Y., AssrGNoE, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, To

woon NEWSPAPER NACHYNEEY CORPORATION,

TION 0F VILRGINI.

OF NEW YORK, N. Y., A CORPORA- MULTIPLE-STERETYPEPLATE-CASTING MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 21, 191.

Application lediS-eptember 29, 1910, Serial No. 584,488. Renewed October 12, 1917. Serial No. 196,345.

To all whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, HENRY A. WISE Woon, a citizen of the United States, residing at New York, in the county of New York and gle machine can produce as many plates as a number of the machines now 1n use; to.y

provide improved means for .locking the parts of the casting box in position for casting; to provide `improved means for cooling I the casting box; to provide for producing a more perfect plate by casting :it/in such la way that the bubbles of air and gas and impurities will .tend to rise to one edge of the ,plate which has to betrimmed off afterfward; to provide means whereby the parts .of the casting box will be caused 'to move in such a way that the plates can be discharged conveniently and the matrices introduced and removed without materially delaying the operation of the machine; to provide improvements in the construction of the pump of such a nature as to permit the pump to move toward and from thev casting b'oX so that the entire' operation of the casting box can be -devoted tothe manipulation ofthe vsame for the purposes of opening and closing it, receiving and discharging the matrices, and delivering the plates; to provide improved means for-controlling the operation of the pump so that metal will-not be introduced in the casting boX if the matrix is not .properly in position; and to provide im- Fig. 2 is an elevation of the same looking in the direction of the arrows 2-2 of Fig. 1 showing some of the parts in section.:

Fig. 2a is a longitudinal vertical section on the line 2aa of Fig. 1:

Fig. 3 is anelevation looking in the direction of the arrow 3 of Fig. 1, with parts in section.

Fig. 3 is a sectional View on the line' 3ra-3@ of Flg. 1 showing one-half of the casting box in elevation:

Fig. 3b is a sectional view on the line "SPT-3b of Fig. 3:

Fig. 4 is a side View of the machine looking inthe direction of the arrow 4 in Fig. -1.

Fi is a horizontal sectional view showing t 1e nozzle of the pump and a portion of the mold on an enlarged scale, in position for casting.

Fig. 6 is a similar'view showing the parts after theyhave separated. y

Fig. 7 is a plan looking in the direction of the arrows 7-7 of Fig. 8 of a portion of one of the casting boxes and its bearings showing' one form of cooling arrangement. l Fig. 8 is a sectional view of the same on the line 8-8 of Fig. 7 looking in the direction of the arrows, and

Figs. 9, l10, 11, 12 and13 are dia rammatic side elevations showing'the di erent "positions of the boxes duringa cycle of operations. Y

The operation of casting stereotype print- .ing plates is the one which has been increased in speedj to a smaller degree than any of the operations which are' required for the productionof a newspaper'or magazine.` This. has been due partly to the facts that the cast metal necessarily has to take a certain time in vcooling and that the finishing operation must occur after the plate has been sufficiently cooled to stand the actiona nature that it was practically impossible to vovercome them and most of the inventions in this line have been devoted to improving Ithis operation. The purpose of this invention is to provide lmechanism whereby the typing operations in succession in such a way that while one 'plate is being cooled, an-

4 other is being cast and thel preceding one is in position to be nished so that the delays which occur. in cooling and finishing are utilized for the purpose of performing other operations upon other plates. Similar objects have been attained to a greater or less A degree by my own inventions as represented vparticularly invmy patent on machine for making stereotype printing plates, filed January 12, 1910, Seria-ly No. 537,700, granted Dec. 14, 1915. j

This invention is designed to secure these results in a much higher degree by the further organization of themachine in such a way as to utilize more of the otherwise wasted time for the purpose of carrying out the steps necessary for the production of the printing plates.

With these'objfects in view, the particular example of machine shown in the drawings is constructed as follows A frame 20 has an extension 21 at one side of which is located the stationary melting pot 22. I n this melting pot as usual is a.

pump cylinder' 23 having a plunger 24 therein. This cylinder is bolted to a seat 25 which constitutes a part of a support 26 mounted to reciprocate on horizontal guides 27 on the extension 21. Also mounted on this frame 26 and movable with it is an arm 2Sv having a bearing 29 which forms one bearing for an oscillatable shaft 30. The

other bearing 31 is ixedon the extension` 21. Fixed on-this shaft is an arm 32 connected by a link 33 with a spring-pressed lever 34 which has a. cam roll, 35 operated by a cam 36 on a main cam shaft 37. These connections oscillate the shaft. The shaft is held in position in the bearing 31 bythe hub of the lever 32 and a collar 38. Mounted freely on the shaft `30 is a lever 39,` pivoted to the rodv 40 o'f the plunger 24 by a link 41. The hub of this lever is held between the bearingl 29 and the hub of an arm 42 on the shaft. A clip 43 on the bearing holds these parts so that they reciprocate together on the shaft- The arm 42 is connected with the lever 39 b v a pin 44 adapted to break-in ease of the. mechanism meeting with any undue resistance. The hub of the/arm 42 has a key and the shaft- 30 has a key-way 42a the whole length so that as the pump reciprocates, the lever will beconnected with its shaft at all times. In this way it will be seen that the pump is connected with the power in all positions of the reciprocating support on which it is mounted.

cylinder is connected by a tubular member 50 with a nozzle 51. At a point near the discharge end of the tubular member 50 is a stud 52'to which a toggle 53 is connected. The other member of the toggle 'is pivoted to a stationary cross-piece 54 on the extension 21. This part of the toggle is fixedly connected with an arm 55 which is connected with a link 56, which by means of a lever or double arm connection 57, is operated by a rod 53 having a cam roller 59 operating b v a cam 60 mounted on the shaft 37. It will be seen that when this cam operates to break the toggle,.the pump'frame will be drawn forward.

The nozzle of the pump is constructed in such a way as to deliver the metal in a vertical sheet to a casting box located to receive it and having a vertical mold space therein. In this way the bubbles or any particles of dross or other light matter will rise in the mold to an edge thereof, instead of being left in the body of the casting. In this way the danger of making bad plates is reduced. as will be understood readily when it is considered that the plates are very thin and a single bubble of air or gas caught between the two surfaces of a plate will necessarily materially weaken the plate and sometimes cause a perforation or a depression on the face of -the plate. For this purpose the nozzleis extended upwardly from the connection 50 and is provided with an outlet.

slot or nozzle proper 62 in vertical position and of a height substantially equal to the width or length of a plate to be cast. Back of this nozzle is a vertical enlargement 63 adapted to hold a quantity of metaland keep it in molten condition under ordinary circumstances. One wall of the slot 62 is made removable by forming it of a block 64 which is fastened in position by a screw or bolt 65. In this way it can be removed and replaced both for repairs and for cleaning the parts from adhering metal and other matter.

In this block and also in the wall of the nozzle on opposite sides of the slot 62 are vertical perforations 66 through which air is adapted to circulate. In view'of the fact that this part of the device is'heated to a weaves ment is formed with a plurality of sides `mentioned patent. ,a

mounted to rotate on trunnions l2 but not preferably the same number. Each is shown as having four fiat sides or casting surfaces. The mold element 70 may be consideredas constituting the back and has gages 68 on each side for closing the sides of the mold and holding the cast plates, and the mold element71, which maybe considered as the core, has side gages 69 `for holding the matrices, substantially as shown 4in my above The mold element 7 0 'is to move laterally. The mold element 71 also is mounted on trunnions 73, but, instead of being located in fixed bearings, their 'journal bearings l7&1 are Imounted to slide iniguides 74 and are connected by links 7 5 with a wide arm 76. The links 7 5 and arm 76 are connected by an eccentric rod 77 hav-ing pin holes 7 8 by which it may be adjusted so as to vary the stroke of the mold element 71. The arm 76 is'mounted on a shaft 79 which is provided with a gear or pinion 80 meshing with a gear segment 81 on an arm 82 which is provided with a cam roller 83 that engages a cam 8l, mounted on the shaft 37. This mechanism provides for reciprocating the mold element 71.

The rotation of the two mold elements is accomplished in the following manner. 0n the shaft 37 is a cam 85 which operates a cam roller 86 on a bell crank87. This bell` crank is connected by a link 88 with a rack 89 which reciprocates in a guide 90. Also on the shaft 37 is a cam 91-which operates a cam roller 92 operating a fork 93 on a rod 9-1. This rod operates a lever 95 and link 96 which is connected with another sliding rack 97. This rack also is mounted to slide in the guide 90. These two racks operate ypinions 98 and 99, respectively, on the trunnions of the two mold elements. The

guidel 90 is supported by links 100 ldepending freely from above. This guide also is 'adapted to move and is operated by a cam 101 (on the shaft 37), cam roll 102, lever 103, and link 104. The stationary frame 20 `is provided with stationary guides 105`and 106 having tapering mouths for receiving andl accurately guiding the reciprocating mold element 71.- Between these guides it is supported by the guides 7-1. The other mold element 70 is adapted to be held or -locked in proper position for casting by a pivoted cla-mp 110 which is worked by a ram 111 on the shaft 37, cam roll 112, fork 113 on a rod 114, lever 115, and link 116. The clamp has two arms to engage the top and lbottom of the mold element. The parts also are held firmly 1n position during casting by the pressure of the cam which reciprocates the pump. y

The operation of these parts is as follows,

reference being had particularly to the diagrammatic views, Figs. 9-13, inclusive. Fig.

9 shows the two mold elements in casting' complished'by the operation of the segment 81 and connected parts, as hereinbefore described. v 'While the slide on which this mold element 1s mounted moves straight back. the

Vrack 89 is caused to move back with it at the same speed so that the mold element does not turn. As the slide continues to move b ack, however, the rack 89 is held in stationary position on account of the shape of the cam which operates it. This causes the mold element to turn as indicated in Fig. 11 until it completes a quarter turn. This brings the matrix fm. to the bottom, and the matrix m into vertical position between the two mold elements. At the same time the rack 97 is being operated to turn the. mold element 70 a quarter turn to bring the cast plate at the bottom. After the` quarter turn is completed the rack 89 continues to move back with the pinion 98 until the mold element 71 'comes to the position shown in Fig. 12, which is the starting point. 1t is at this point that the rack arrives at the end of the stroke. When the mold element 71 is in the two positions shown in Figs. 10

and'12, it is guided by the two ixed guides l ofV mesh with their ltwo pinions 98 and 99' and the segment 81 moves back through the other part of its stroke and takes the mold element 71 straight back to the position shown in Fig. 13 without-turning'it. The mold elementl 7 0 is of course stationary during this period.l

Whenhe mold element 71 is in its extreme position shown in Fig. 12, another matrix 'm2 is introduced into it from a niatriX delivery mechanism M which is not herein shown and described in detail as the occurs when the"` mold form illustrated in my ent can be employed.v

It Will be seen, therefore, that at this time this mold element 7 1 is provided- With three matrices m, m and m2. Now as it starts to move back tc the position shown in Fig. 13, the first matrix m Which'has just been used to produce the plate p comes into contact with a stripper 120 Which is stationary at this` timeand causes the matrix to be removed from the mold element as the latter passes over it toward the position shown in Fig. 13. The matrix is delivered on a conveyer 121 which takes it back out of the machine. This is operated'by an endless chain 122 operated from the shaft 37.' The plate p also is removed from. the mold element by a carrier C which is not shown herein in detail, as the same form can be used as that shown in my above mentioned patent. This elements are separated, as shown in Fig. 12, and the plate is moved out in position to be operated upon by any desired kind ofA finishing device not herein shown in detail. the finishing device illustrated is a pair' of trimming saws 123. The plate p has a above mentioned patsprue p as cast.

^ nism'for turning this mold element is thrown outl of operation,

employed on the different sides '90 would of course When the parts come back together to the position shown in Fig. 13 the guide 90 comes back into its loWermost position so that the racks engage their pinions and the parts are operated to commence another cycle of operations, the metal .being introduced of Y course at this point. A

The operation as described is the ordinary operation takin place when the parts are set up as hereinbe ore described. It will be understood, however, can be varied Within "Wide limits. For example, if itis desired to cast more than one plate from-each matrix the parts can -be disconnectedin any desired Way so as to prevent the operation of the stripper 1 20 and of the matrix-magazine M. This can be done simply by turning the stripper out `of the Way on its axis and by disconnecting the operating connections of the matrix magazine, as shown in my above mentioned patent. In this-.case the fourl matrices already on the mold'element 71 will operate to produce vfour plates in succession until these connections are restored.

If it is desired to produce only a single product, matriceswillbe used which are all alike, but different matrices of course can be of the box 71 if desired. If itis desired to produce continuously from a single matrix on one 0f the faces ofthe mold element 71 the mechaas by disconnectingthe the link 88. The guide continue to operate so bell-crank 87 from The only part of' thatthis operationl as properly to control the rotation of the mold element 70. In this case a pin 119 (Fig. 7) preferably is used to engage the pinion 9 8 and positively prevent turning motion of mold element 71. It will be seen that the machine is capable of a wide variety of operations. Y

The mold element is provided with matrix registering pins 121, one for each matrix. Each of these pins is held in position by a screw 125 engaging a recess 126 and they are free to move. -.Wl1en a matrix is placed in position and the mold elements come up vtogether and close, the matrix, if

. properly placed, will engage its pin 124' and force it out. Then when the pump moves up tocasting position, the end of this pin Will be engaged by the finger 19 fixed on the rod 4.7. This results in holding the valve 45 closed. If the matrix is not properly posi tioned this operation does not take place and the valve is left open so as to permit the pist0n 24 4to reciprocate without introducing any metal into the casting box.

Each mold element is cooled during the casting operation by means of a water conducting pipe 130 passing longitudinally through the center of one of the trunnions and held by a stufling box 131. This pipe is perforated inside so as to spray the water 0n the inside of the mold element. The Water is removed by a siphon 132 which passes through the other trunnion and Ethrough a corresponding stuliing box 131. Both pipes 130 and 132 are held from turning by brackets 133 and 134 each fixed to the pipe, and one'xed to frame 20 and the other to the sliding journal bearing 71 with which the movable trunnion slides.

While I have illustrated and described a preferred embodiment of the invention and shown it applied to the manufacture of flat stereotype printing plates, I am aware that the invention can be carried out in many ways and that it is capable of use for casting other articles of a similar nature. Therefore, I do not Wish to be limited to all the' details of construction herein shown and described, or to the particular form of plate illustrated, but what I do claim is l. As an article of manufacture, a stereotype plate 'casting mold having a vertical mold space for forming a. plate, and a vertically disposed pouring slot or mouth communicating with the vertical mold space substantially throughout the extent of the height thereof, and provided With an cnlarged space at the base thereof for holding a quantity of metal.

2. As an article of manufacture, a Ccasting-mold having a vertical mold space, and a vertically disposed pouring slot or mouth in one edge thereof communicating directly with said space.

' casting faces.

`the combination lo incense 3. As an article of manufacture,v a-stereotype plate' casting mold comprising-i` two parts each having a vertical fiat face, -vsaid fiat faces beingl adapted to register with each other to form a comple-te mold space and provided at one edge of said mold space with a vertically disposed pouringA slot or V mouth extending the entire. height of said-l` iiiold space.

4. As an article of manufacture, a stereotype plate casting mold having a vertical throughout the length thereof, and a trans versely enlarged'space adjacent to the mold space extending along said 'pouring slot parallel with the edge of the mold space for holding a body of metal in molten conditionduringgthe solidification of the castafi.' As an article of manufacture, a mold having a thin mold space for casting a thin plate, a pouring slot communicating with said mold space, and a transversely enlarged space adjacent to the mold space for holding a body of metal in molten condition during the ysolidiiication of the castino'.

ln a stereotype plate casting device, the combination of a back havingy a plu-v rality of casting faces, with a core coperating therewith 8. ln va stereoty e plate casting device,

a' back having a plurality of casting faces, with a core coperating therewith and having a plurality of casting, faces, said core and back being ro-- tatable on different axes.

9. ln .a casting device, the combination with a pair of moldelements arranged side by side and each rotatable on its own axis,

' each having a plurality of sides adapted to coperate with the sides of the other.

10. ln a stereotype plate casting device,

the combination of a back having `a plurality of casting faces, and means for hold- Ving a matrix on each of said faces, with a core cooperating with said back and having a plurality of casting faces, and means for holding a plate on each of the faces of the core.

A11. ln a casting device, the combination of a pair of rotatable mold elements, each having. a plurality of sides, the sides of one mold element being adapted to receive matand having a plurality of rices, and the sides of the. other mold element having means for holding castplates thereon. i I' 12. ln a casting device, the combination with a pair of mold; elements arranged side by side and each rotatableA on its own axis,

each having a .plurality ofl sides adapted to `cooperate with the sides of the other, the sides of one mold element being adapted to "21 receive matrices, and the sides of the other @mold element having means for holding cast plates thereon. '4

13. ln. a device of the character described the combination with a movable mold adapted to receive a matrix when in one position, and means for delivering the matrix from the mold element when said mold element is in another position.- 1t. ln a stereotype plate lcasting device,

thevcombinationj with a mold element adapt-1v ed to turn on a central axis and adapted to receive a matrix when in one position, of means for-delivering the matrix therefrom when the mold element is in another position relative to said axis. l

' 15. ln a stereotype plate casting device, the combination with `a mold element adapted to turn on a central-axis and adapted to receive a matrix when in one position, of

when themold is in another positionrelative to said axis less than 1800";Erom the re ceiving position.

vmeans for delivering the matrix therefrom 16. ln a device ofthe character described,

the combination with a rotatable mold element having a plurality of mold faces' thereon and adapted to receive a matrix on each face in turn when said faces are in a certain position, means for turning the mold element on its axis, and means for delivering the matrices from said faces after they 'are turned from said position. l

17. ln 'a deviceof the character described, the combination with a mold element having a plurality of faces, each having means for holding a 4matrix, of means for intermittently rotating said element, means for delvering a matrix on each of said faces when in horizontal position, *means for casting a plate against each matrix while in vertical position, and means for thereafter removing the matrices from ysaid element when they are again in horizontal position.

18. ln a stereotype plate casting apparatus, the combination with la movable mold having a 4dat mold space, of means for 'castinga plate therein invertical position, means for turning theinold and means for ejecting the matrix in .a horizontal position.

19. ln a casting machine, the combination with a pair of mold elements, vboth mounted to rotate on parallel axes at a distance apart, means for withdrawing one mold element from the other, and means for then rotating each mold element through a portion of a revolution.

20. In a casting machine, the combination with a pair of mold elements each having a plurality ofv sides, means forseparating said mold elements after a casting is made between them, and means for thereafter turningeach mold element through a part of a revolution to bring fresh sides opposite each other.

21. In a machine of the character described, the combination with a pair of mold' elements, each having a plurality of sides, one of said mold elements being adapted to receive matrices on its different sides, means for bringing said mold elements together to form a. mold for casting a printing plate between them and for separating the mold elements thereafter, and means for then turning. the mold element having the matrices thereon to bringy another matrix into position opposite the other mold element.

22. In a machine of the character de scribed, the combination with a pair of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides, one of said mold elements being adapted to receive matrices on its different sides','means for bringing said mold elements together to form a mold for casting a printing plate between them Vand for separating the mold element thereafter, means for then turning the mold element having the matrices thereon to bring another matrix into position opposite the other mold element, means for then bringing the mold elements together to cast another plate, and means for stripping the rst matrix from the mold element as it is moving toward casting position.A

23. In a machine of the character described, the combination with a pair of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides, one of said mold elements being Vadapted to receive matrices on its different sides, means for bringing said mold elements together to form a mold for casting a printing plate between them and for separating the mold elements thereafter, means for then turning the mold element having the matrices thereon, to bring another matrix into position opposite the other mold element, and means for supplying a new matrix to said mold element before it is moved into its casting position the second time.`

24. In a machine ofthe character described, the combination of a pair of mold elements adapted to cast a printing plate, one of said mold elements having a plurality of sides, each side being adapted to receive a matrix, means for supplying a matrix to one side of said mold element, means for thereafter turning the mold element to bring said matrix into position parallel with the one side of said mold elements,

adjacent side of the other mold element, and means for then bringing the mold elements together.

25. In a machine of the character described, the combination of a pair of mold elements adapted to cast a printinor plate, one of said mold elements having a p urality of sides, each side being adapted to receive a matrix, means for supplying a matrix to element, means for thereafter turning the mold element to bring said matrix into position parallel with the adjacent side of the other mold element, means for then bringing the mold elements together, means for separating the 'mold elements after a casting. is made and bring ing` the matrixl holding mold clement to receive a new matrix on another side, and means for stripping the used matrix therefrom.

26. In a machine of the character described, the combination with a pair of mold each having a plurality of sides, one of said mold elements being adapted to receive matrices on its different sides, means for bringing said mold elements together 'to form amoldbetween them and for separating the mold elements thereafter, means for then turning the mold element having the matrices thereon to bring another matrix into position opposite the other mold element, whereby the mold elements can then be brought together to cast another plate. means for stripping the first matrix as the mold element carrying it is moving, and a conveyer in position for receiving the matrlces.

27. In a machine of the character described, the combination with a pair of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides, one .of said mold elements being adapted to receive matrices on its different sides, means for bringing said mold elements together to form a 'mold between them, means for stripping-a matrix from one mold element as it is moving, and a conreyer in position for re` celving the matrices.

28. In'a machine of the character described, the combination of a pair of mold elements mounted to turn on axes, each having a plurality of sides, the sides of one mold element being adapted toreceive matrices, and the sides of the other mold element having gages for holding` a cast` plate thereon aft-er the mold elements are separated, means for separating said mold 'elements, and means for giving both mold elements a turn on their axes after they are separated to bring the next two sides into position to come together when the mold clementsagain approach each other.

29. In a machine of the character de-V scribed. the combination of a pair of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides,

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the sides of one mold element being adapted to receive matrices, and the sides of the other mold element having means for holding a cast plate thereon after the mold elements are separated, means for separating said mold elements, means for giving both mold elements a turn on their axes after they are separated to bring the next two sides into position to come together when the mold elements again approach each other, and means for stripping the used matrix from onev of the mold elements while they are separated.

30. ln a machine of the character described, the combination of a pair of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides, all the sides of one mold 4element being adapted to receive matrices, and all the sides of the other mold element having gages for holding a cast plate thereon after the mold elements are separated, means for separating said inold elements, means for giving both mold elements a tuin on their axes after they are separated to bring the next two sides into position to come together when the mold elements again approach each other, means for stripping the used matrix -from one of the mold elements while they are separated, and means for discharging the cast plate from the other moldelement while they are separated. l

3l. In a machine of the character described, the combination of a pair `of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides, all the sides of one mold element being adapted to receive matrices, and all the sides ot the other mold element having means for holding a cast plate thereon after the mold elements are separated, means for separating said mold elements, means for giving both mold elements a turn on their axes after they are separated to bring the next two sides into position to come together when the mold elements approach each other, and means for discharging thecast plate from the other mold element while they are separated.

32. In a machine of the character described, the combination of a pair of mold elements, one of said mold elements having means for receiving a matrix thereon and the other having means for retaining a cast plato thereon, means for moving said mold elements into contact with each other to produce a space for receiving casting metal and for thereafter separating said mold elements` and 'means for turning the mold element having the matrixvthereon on an axis to brinp the matrix into position to be removed.

e3. ln a machine of the character described. the combination of a p air of mold elements, one of said mold elements having means for receiving a matrix thereon and the other-having means for retaining a cast plate thereon, means for moving said mold elements into contact with each other to produce a space for receiving casting metal and for thereafter separating said mold elements, means for turning the mold element having the matrix thereon on an axis to bring the matrix into position to be removed, and means tor turning the other' mold element on an axis, to bring the -cast plate into position to be discharged.

34. ln a machine of the character described, the combination of apair of mold elements, each having a plurality of sides,

the sides of one mold element being` arranged and adapted to receive matrices, and the sides ot the 'other mold element having means for holding cast plates on their respective sides after the mold elements are separated, both mold elements being` capable of turning on their axesvwhen separated to bring the next two sides into position for casting when the -mold elements are again brought together.

35. ln a machine of the character described, the combination of a pair of mold elements, one of said mold elements having means for receiving a matrix thereon and the other having means for retaining a cast i .means for supplying a new matrix to said movable mold element.

36. ln a casting machine. the combination of a pair of rotatable mold elements, means for bringing one mold element up into contact with the other, a gear on each mold element, a rack for operating each gear, and means for simultaneously operating said racks to rotate said mold elements -on their axes.

37. ln a casting machine, the combination of a mold comprising two mold elements, one of said casting mold elements being reciprocable toward and from the other the other mold element being rotatable on an axis, a gear on the rotatable mold element, a rack meshing with said gear; a movable support for said rack, means for reciprocating said rack to turn the gear, and means for moving the support and raclr away from the gear.

38. ln a casting machine. the combinationl of a mold consisting of two mold elements, means for reciprocating one of said mold elements toward and from the other, the

. same direction.

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39. In a casting machine, the combination of a mold consisting of two mold elements, means for reciprocating oneof said mold elements toward and from the other, the other mold element having trunnions, a gear a rack. adapted to mesh with s aid gear, the rack, links pivoted beyond the rack, means for swinging 4said rack on the links to bring the rack out of mesh with the gear v and back into mesh therewith, and means e for. reciprocating the rack in one direction while in mesh with the gear and in the other direction while out of mesh, whereby at each operation said mold element will be rotated a part of a revolution and always in the same direction.

40. In a casting machine,.the combination of a pair of mold elements, each mold element being mounted on trunnions, a gear on each moldl element, a rack adapted to mesh with each gear, a support for both of said racks, said support being removable toward and from the gears, means for removing each rack in one direction while in mesh with the gears, and in the other direction while out of mesh with the'gears, whereby said mold element will be rotated intermittently.

41. In a casting machine, the combination of a pair of mold elements, means-for removing one of said mold elements toward and from the other, said movable mold element having a gear thereon, a rack adapted to mesh with said gear, a support for said rack, means for moving said support into two positions, in one of which the rack meshes with the gear,l and in the other of which it isout of mesh, and means for moving the rack in one direction while in mesh with the gear and in the other while out of mesh with the gear.

42. In a casting machine, the combination of a pair of mold elements` means for moving one of said mold'elements toward and from the other, the saidmovable mold veledirection ment being rotatable on an axis, a gear on said rotatable mold element, a rack adapted to mesh with sald gear, means for moving said rack back with the mold element during one part of its motion away from the other mold element and for then arresting the motion of the rack to cause the mold elea support for ment to be rotated through a part of a revolution, and for thereafter moving the. rackl said rotatable mold elelnent, a rack adapted f to mesh with said' gear, means for moving said yrack back with the mold element during the first part of its motion away from the other mold element and for then arresting'the vmotion of the rack to cause the' mold element to be rotated througha part of a revolution, and for thereafter moving the rack alongwith the mold element to prevent the further rotation of the mold elements to the end of the stroke, and means for withdrawing the rack from mesh with the gear during the return stroke.

, 44. In acasting machine, the combination of av pair of mold'elements, means for moving one of said mold elements toward and from the other, the said movable mold elcment being rotatable on an axis, a gear on said rotatable mold element, a rack adapted to mesh with said gear, means for moving said rack back wit/h the mold element during part of its motion away from the other casting mold element and for then arresting the motion of the rack to cause the mold element to be rotated through a part of a revolution,and for thereafter moving the rack along vwith the mold element to prevent the further rotation of the mold element up to the end of the stroke, means for withdrawing the rack from mesh with the gear during the return stroke and returning the rack to its -starting position as the gear and mold element move back, and means for bringing the rack back into mesh with the gear when at the opposite end of the stroke. 45.A In a casting machine, the combination of a pair of mold elements, means for moving one of said mold elements toward and from the' other, the said movable mold clement being rotatable on an axis, a gear on said rotatable element, a rack adapted to mesh'with said gear, means for moving said rack back'with the moldl element during part of its motion away from the other mold element and for then arresting the motion of the rack to cause the mold element to be rotated through a part-of a revolution, and for thereafter moving the rack along with the movable mold element to prevent the further rotation thereof up to the end of the stroke, means for withdrawing the rack `trom mesh with the gear during the return stroke, and stationary guides for engaging the movable mold element to prevent its rotation while the rack moves along with it.

, along with i from the other,

ment being rotatable on an axis, a gear on incense 46. In a' casting machine, the combination of a pair of mold elements, means for'moving one oi' said mold elements toward and the said movable mold elesaid rotatable mold element, a rack` adapted to mesh with said gear, means for mov-.-

ing said rack back with the mold element during `part of its motion away from the other mold element and for then arresting the motion of the rack to cause the mold element to be rotated through a part of a revolution, and for thereafter moving the rack the mold element to prevent the further' rotation' of the mold element, and

two setsof stationary guides for engaging i the mold element, said guides being located in position to engage the mold element when it travels with the rack and without rotating, and having a space between -them at the point at which the mold 4:7.' ln'a easting machine, the ycombination of a pair of mold elements, slides on -which "one ofvsaid moldelements is mounted,links connected with .said slides, a shaft having an arm connected with said'links, a gear `or lao pinion vonthe shaft, an'V oscillating arm hav-v ing a rack meshing with said gear or pinion,

whereby the slides -will be caused to reciprocate, 'and means for rotating said mold elcvments for a part'ofa rotation d-uringrthe re? ciprocation of said slides.

.- .418; ,ln a casting machine, the combination y ora pair otmold elements, slides 'on' which ian'ijarmconnectedfwithtsaidlinkafa gear 'or o piii 'on theshattfan oscillating arm havf arack-'meshingwith said gear or pinion,

4one of said mold elements is mounted,"links connectedgwith said slides, a shaft having whereby, the slides will' `,be 'caused tol recip-V iente.; -l

machine, the combination 49. ln-acastin elements', slides on which ofa pair of mol one of said mold means y with said slides, a gear shaft, an oscillating arm having a meshing` withsaid .gear or pinion, where-V by the' slides will be caused to reciprocate, and stationary guides for holdingthe mold 'element during a part of itsreciprocation.

. 50.` ln Va casting'macliine, the combination of afpair of mold elements,

both mounted to rotate on parallel axes one of said axes being the ot er reciprocable, and the mold element on the 4en a casting is to be made.

` stationary i and `means for lookin stationary axis w 51. ln .a machine of the character de,

scribed, the combination of v,a melting pot having a nozzle, a pair of mold` elements, means movable transversely to the surface of the' nozzle for bringing the mold elements toether infront of the nozzle, means for moving the nozzle up to the mold 'elements in poelement rotates.

. together moving- Iinffposition elements is mounted2 a shaft Jfor operatively connectingsaid shaftV or pinion on, the

'rack' sition to discharge metal between them, means for moving one of the mold elements away from the other in a direction transverse to the direction of motion of the nozzle, means for turning both of said mold elements onaxes parallel with the direction ot motionof the nozzle after they are separated to move the matrix and cast vplate away from each other, and means for supplying a' new .matrix'to one of the mold elements before it is moved back into casting position.

52. ln a machine of the character described, the combination of a melting pot having a nozzle, a pair of mold elements,

means movable transversely to the surface of the nozzle Jorbringing the lmold elements together in front of the nozzle, means for moving the `nozzle'up to the mold elements in position to discharge metal between them, means for moving one of the mold elements away from the other in a direction transverse to the direction of motion of the nozzie, means 'for turnin .both oi said mold elements on axes paral el with the direction ofrmotion of thefnozzle after they are separated to move the-'matrix and casty plate eachother, and means tor dis-Y "matf charging the and means lfor discharging from 'each other',

elements.

and cast plate away f y the matrixA and cast platev iromthe two mold l .A

scribed, the combinationifoiij-a melting pot.;

means movable transversel othe nozzle for bringing t e'inold elements verse to thedirection oi motion of theinoz' having a nozzle, a pair vet v`ptiold .elements,fr

to the'. surface in `iront ofthelnozzle, 'means -tor` y the nozzleiip Vtothe mold.V elements'. to discharge metal betweenfthem, means for moving one of the lmold elements away'firom-the other Vin agdirectiontrans-'- zle,-and means for turning both of `saidinold` elements onaxes parallel with -the direction fot motion or" the nozzle 4atter they ana'sepaV` rated to move the matrix and cast plate away fromleach otheri 54:. ln a machine` of the character described, the combination vot a melting pot having .a nozzle, a pair of'mold elements, means movable transversely to the surface of. the nozzle Jfor bringing the casting boxes of moldv elements having a dat cavity between them for producing a stereotype plate, means :tor bringing said mold elements tollt gether With said cai'vity-'in vertical position;l ot,.avpu1np, and a nozzle for Wlth a melting sadrpump havin-g a vertlcal slot in the end thereof` adapted '5 tlcal space.

to register with said ver- 56. In al stereotype printing plate .casting machine, the combination .with a, casting box havinga Vertical space therein for casting the plate, of a 1n eltng pot having avert/ical nozzle extending substantially the whole 10 length of the `cavity in the 'Casting box. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, in the presence of two subscribing Witnesses.

' HENRY A; WISE WOOD. Witnesses: WmHELMENA F. RHODE,

- MABEL M. GLAssEY. 

